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Set Of 8 Georgian Mahogany Dining Room Side Chairs
Set Of 8 Georgian Mahogany Dining Room Side Chairs

Set Of 8 Georgian Mahogany Dining Room Side Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful set of 8 mahogany ribbon back dining room chairs comprised of 8 side chairs with carved

Category

20th Century Unknown Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set Of 8 Georgian Mahogany Dining Room Chairs Including 2 Armchairs & 6 Sides
Set Of 8 Georgian Mahogany Dining Room Chairs Including 2 Armchairs & 6 Sides

Set Of 8 Georgian Mahogany Dining Room Chairs Including 2 Armchairs & 6 Sides

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Fine set of 8 mahogany ribbon back dining room chairs comprised of 6 side chairs and 2 arm chairs

Category

20th Century Unknown Georgian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Eight Antique Chippendale Carved Mahogany Ribbon Back Dining Chairs
Eight Antique Chippendale Carved Mahogany Ribbon Back Dining Chairs

Eight Antique Chippendale Carved Mahogany Ribbon Back Dining Chairs

Located in Big Flats, NY

Chippendale Carved Mahogany Ribbon Back Dining Chairs With Scroll Form Corbels Unsigned c1920 Measures

Category

Early 20th Century Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Dining Chairs Ribbon Back Set of 4
Antique English Dining Chairs Ribbon Back Set of 4

Antique English Dining Chairs Ribbon Back Set of 4

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 4 Antique 1930s English George III Style Dining Chairs The

Category

Vintage 1930s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Oak

Antique George II Ribbon Back Irish Ladder Back Walnut Dining Side Chairs - Pair
Antique George II Ribbon Back Irish Ladder Back Walnut Dining Side Chairs - Pair

Antique George II Ribbon Back Irish Ladder Back Walnut Dining Side Chairs - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique George II Ribbon Back Irish Ladder Back Walnut Dining Side Chairs - a Pair. Item features

Category

Antique 18th Century Unknown George II Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of Six Ribbon Back Dining Chairs by Dennis and Leen
Set of Six Ribbon Back Dining Chairs by Dennis and Leen

Set of Six Ribbon Back Dining Chairs by Dennis and Leen

By Dennis & Leen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Introducing the elegant and sophisticated Set of Six Ribbon Back Dining Chairs by Dennis and Leen

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

19C Set of 6 Irish Chippendale Style Ribbon Back Dining Chairs
19C Set of 6 Irish Chippendale Style Ribbon Back Dining Chairs

19C Set of 6 Irish Chippendale Style Ribbon Back Dining Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a fabulous 19C set of 6 Irish Chippendale style ribbon back dining chairs. Irish made

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight Antique Mahogany Fine 19th Century Ribbon Back Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Antique Mahogany Fine 19th Century Ribbon Back Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Antique Mahogany Fine 19th Century Ribbon Back Dining Chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

These are fine examples of English furniture design, with the interlaced ribboning and graceful

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Dessin Fournir Ribbon-Back Oak Dining Armchairs
Pair of Dessin Fournir Ribbon-Back Oak Dining Armchairs

Pair of Dessin Fournir Ribbon-Back Oak Dining Armchairs

By Dessin Fournir

Located in Rio Vista, CA

"Ribbon Back Armchairs" (model #1002A) feature dramatic looped ribbon-back splats with crisp squares

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Textile, Oak

Set of 12 French Louis XVI Painted & Caned Dining Room Chairs
Set of 12 French Louis XVI Painted & Caned Dining Room Chairs

Set of 12 French Louis XVI Painted & Caned Dining Room Chairs

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

Elegant Set of 12 French Louis XVI Painted & Caned Dining Chairs A very elegant set of twelve

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

French Provincial Rococo Pretzel Back Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs - Set of 6
French Provincial Rococo Pretzel Back Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs - Set of 6

French Provincial Rococo Pretzel Back Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Provincial Rococo Style Pretzel Back Hollywood Regency Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Wheelback Dining Chair

Wheelback Dining Chair

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A fine English Hepplewhite design dining chair with circle and ribbon decoration to the back. To be

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Eight Maurizio Tempestini "Ribbon" Patio Chairs for Salterini
Set of Eight Maurizio Tempestini "Ribbon" Patio Chairs for Salterini

Set of Eight Maurizio Tempestini "Ribbon" Patio Chairs for Salterini

By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini

Located in Los Angeles, CA

chairs and six side chairs with a ribbon detail along the back rest of each. This set has been fully

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Regency Era Set of Dining Chairs
Regency Era Set of Dining Chairs

Regency Era Set of Dining Chairs

Located in New Orleans, LA

This handsome set of 12 Regency period dining chairs is and exceptional example of Regency

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Italian Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Set of Six Italian Neoclassical Dining Chairs

Set of Six Italian Neoclassical Dining Chairs

Located in Greenwich, CT

A set of six early 19th century neoclassical gilt and gesso decorated dining chairs. Upholstered

Category

Antique 1810s Italian Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Eight Antique Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs c1920
Eight Antique Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs c1920

Eight Antique Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

8 Antique Chippendale Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs C1920 Measures - 39 1/2" x 26 5/8" x 24 1/2

Category

Early 20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 1940's Hollywood Lyre Back Occasional Chairs
Pair of 1940's Hollywood Lyre Back Occasional Chairs

Pair of 1940's Hollywood Lyre Back Occasional Chairs

Located in New York, NY

This pair of 1940s Hollywood chairs with stylized lyre back design with double ribbon center

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Noir II Dining Chair by Memoir Essence
Noir II Dining Chair by Memoir Essence

Noir II Dining Chair by Memoir Essence

Located in Geneve, CH

Noir II Dining Chair by Memoir Essence Dimensions: D 60 x W 55 x H 95 cm. Materials: High gloss

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Satin, Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer

Noir I Dining Chair by Memoir Essence
Noir I Dining Chair by Memoir Essence

Noir I Dining Chair by Memoir Essence

Located in Geneve, CH

Noir I Dining Chair by Memoir Essence Dimensions: D 60 x W 55 x H 95 cm. Materials: High gloss

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Satin, Upholstery, Velvet, Lacquer

Vintage Italian Lacquered Tiger Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Vintage Italian Lacquered Tiger Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Vintage Italian Lacquered Tiger Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Make a dramatic statement with this bold set of six Italian-style high-back dining chairs, a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Set of 8 Custom-Made Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Custom-Made Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Custom-Made Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This handsome set of eight mahogany Chippendale-style dining chairs has the kind of quiet

Category

Vintage 1950s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Six Cadette Dining Chairs by Dakota Jackson
Set of Six Cadette Dining Chairs by Dakota Jackson

Set of Six Cadette Dining Chairs by Dakota Jackson

By Dakota Jackson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Absolutely gorgeous set of six "Cadette" dining chairs by renowned designer and furniture maker

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Eight Michael Taylor Margot Dining Chairs Distressed
Set of Eight Michael Taylor Margot Dining Chairs Distressed

Set of Eight Michael Taylor Margot Dining Chairs Distressed

By Michael Taylor

Located in Rio Vista, CA

embellished ribbon and swag on the back splats. The upholstery is mismatched on two chairs and has some

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Italian Chippendale Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Set of Six Italian Chippendale Style Walnut Dining Chairs

Set of Six Italian Chippendale Style Walnut Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

frames feature a Venetian style ribbon back. The matching chairs are upholstered with two different, but

Category

20th Century Italian Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Vintage Regency Hand Painted Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Vintage Regency Hand Painted Cane Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

dining chairs. Masterfully crafted in the Italian Neoclassical style, each chair features an elegant

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Paint

George 111 Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chair Reupholstered, Circa 1760
George 111 Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chair Reupholstered, Circa 1760

George 111 Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chair Reupholstered, Circa 1760

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a superb hardwood walnut or mahogany, Chippendale back, side or dining chair which we date

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of 6 Antique French Louis XVI Dining Chairs are the perfect blend between elegance and a casual

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of Eight Steve Leonard for Brayton Leather Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Steve Leonard for Brayton Leather Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Steve Leonard for Brayton Leather Dining Chairs

By Steve Leonard

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Amazing and rare set of eight high-back sculptural leather dining armchairs designed in the 20th

Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

19th Century Set of Six Directoire Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
19th Century Set of Six Directoire Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

19th Century Set of Six Directoire Style Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

taste. The chairs feature gracefully curved backs decorated with bronze toned ormolu ribbon swag on the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Directoire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Walnut Dining Chairs

Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Walnut Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Handsome set of four 20th century French carved walnut dining chairs made in the grand Louis XVI

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of Five French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs
Set of Five French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs

Set of Five French Louis XVI Style Painted Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Magnificent set of five french carved beech dining chairs crafted in the neoclassical Louis XVI

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Set of Seven Late 18th Century Italian Painted Dining Chairs
Set of Seven Late 18th Century Italian Painted Dining Chairs

Set of Seven Late 18th Century Italian Painted Dining Chairs

Located in Southampton, NY

Set of Seven Late 18th Century Italian Painted Dining Chairs A rare and lovely set of Italian hand

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mahogany Wood Frame / Upholstered Hepplewhite Style Ten Dining Chair Set
Mahogany Wood Frame / Upholstered Hepplewhite Style Ten Dining Chair Set

Mahogany Wood Frame / Upholstered Hepplewhite Style Ten Dining Chair Set

Located in Tarry Town, NY

. Imagine these Hepplewhite style dining chairs gracing your dining room, their presence enhancing your

Category

Vintage 1930s North American Hepplewhite Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

19th Century Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs
19th Century Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs

19th Century Set of Four French Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Classic set of 19th century French dining chairs crafted from mahogany. The set consists of two

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Outstanding Quality Set of 8 Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs
Outstanding Quality Set of 8 Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs

Outstanding Quality Set of 8 Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Dining Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

and 2 elbow chairs having a magnificent carved mahogany back with scrolls, ribbons and bells, newly

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Other

Fantastic Set of 8 Walnut CW Kittinger Williamsburg Chippendale Dining Chairs
Fantastic Set of 8 Walnut CW Kittinger Williamsburg Chippendale Dining Chairs

Fantastic Set of 8 Walnut CW Kittinger Williamsburg Chippendale Dining Chairs

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

style, these chairs showcase timeless elegance with their graceful ribbon-back splats, carved details

Category

Vintage 1960s American Federal Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Eight Hollywood Regency Style Louis Pistono Distressed Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Hollywood Regency Style Louis Pistono Distressed Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Hollywood Regency Style Louis Pistono Distressed Dining Chairs

By Louis Postino

Located in Manhasset, NY

A fine set of eight Louis Pistono white distressed dining chairs. Each having a carved ribbon back

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Danish Model 94 Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen
Set of Six Danish Model 94 Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen

Set of Six Danish Model 94 Dining Chairs by Johannes Andersen

By Christian Linnebergs Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen

Located in London, GB

A stunning set of six Danish model 94 dining chairs by Johannes Andersen for Christian Linneberg

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Noss Outdoor Dining Chairs in Bronze from Varaschin 2pcs. in the set
Noss Outdoor Dining Chairs in Bronze from Varaschin 2pcs. in the set

Noss Outdoor Dining Chairs in Bronze from Varaschin 2pcs. in the set

Located in Carson, CA

back of the Noss armchair from armrest to armrest, like an harmonious and light ribbon. Soft and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

DAINA Dining Chair with Upholstered Seat Covered with Leather by Nigel Coates
DAINA Dining Chair with Upholstered Seat Covered with Leather by Nigel Coates

DAINA Dining Chair with Upholstered Seat Covered with Leather by Nigel Coates

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza

inspection. For added versatility, the chair is available with an upholstered back, providing a touch of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Walnut

19th C. Dutch Baroque Walnut Inlaid Dining Chairs with Leather Seats, Set of 10
19th C. Dutch Baroque Walnut Inlaid Dining Chairs with Leather Seats, Set of 10

19th C. Dutch Baroque Walnut Inlaid Dining Chairs with Leather Seats, Set of 10

Located in Dallas, TX

. Structurally sound and visually cohesive, these antique chairs are well suited for a formal dining room, grand

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Baroque Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Set of Six Italian 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Dining Chairs
Set of Six Italian 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Dining Chairs

Set of Six Italian 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Dining Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A very decorative set of six Italian 19th century Louis XVI style patinated and giltwood dining

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Six Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Dining Chairs in Blue Linen Stripe
Six Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Dining Chairs in Blue Linen Stripe

Six Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Dining Chairs in Blue Linen Stripe

Located in Astoria, NY

Provence. Crafted from solid walnut, each chair features a hand-carved frame with ribbon-twist detailing

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Walnut

Six Ivory Glazed Regency Dining Armchairs
Six Ivory Glazed Regency Dining Armchairs

Six Ivory Glazed Regency Dining Armchairs

$3,600Sale Price / set|37% Off

Six Ivory Glazed Regency Dining Armchairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Uncommon set of six regency style dining armchairs with ivory glazed and parcel gilt carved wood

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chairs, Set of 10
Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chairs, Set of 10

Carved Mahogany Chippendale Chairs, Set of 10

Located in Annville, PA

This set of ten Carved Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs are also often referred to as ribbon back

Category

2010s Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Set of Four Antique Museum Quality French Louis XVI Dining Armchairs
Set of Four Antique Museum Quality French Louis XVI Dining Armchairs

Set of Four Antique Museum Quality French Louis XVI Dining Armchairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

. Acanthus leaves are carved into the base of each arm, with carved ribbon scrolling across each apron. The

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Fantastic set of 10 French Louis XVI Cane Damask Upholstered Dinng Chairs
Fantastic set of 10 French Louis XVI Cane Damask Upholstered Dinng Chairs

Fantastic set of 10 French Louis XVI Cane Damask Upholstered Dinng Chairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Set of 10 French Louis XVI Style Carved Dining Chairs – 1940s, Cane Backs, Gilt Accents & Removable

Category

Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Beech

Six Mid-18th Century Italian Chairs, Venice, circa 1750
Six Mid-18th Century Italian Chairs, Venice, circa 1750

Six Mid-18th Century Italian Chairs, Venice, circa 1750

Located in Milano, IT

walnut chairs have a shaped and slightly concave open back, decorated with two ribbons which

Category

Antique 1750s Italian Rococo Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Early Numbered 'Zig Zag' Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1973, Signed
Early Numbered 'Zig Zag' Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1973, Signed

Early Numbered 'Zig Zag' Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1973, Signed

By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. Eschewing the traditional legs-seat-back sequence, Rietveld created a ribbon of wood forming a Z-shape. The

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian De Stijl Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Early 'Zig Zag' Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1973, Signed
Set of Eight Early 'Zig Zag' Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1973, Signed

Set of Eight Early 'Zig Zag' Chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina, 1973, Signed

By Cassina, Gerrit Rietveld

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This set of eight early year 'Zig Zag' chairs by Gerrit Rietveld for Cassina are the holy grail of

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian De Stijl Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Full Twist Guest Chairs Maple Wood by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller, circa 2017
Full Twist Guest Chairs Maple Wood by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller, circa 2017

Full Twist Guest Chairs Maple Wood by Mark Goetz for Herman Miller, circa 2017

By Mark Goetz Herman Miller, Geiger International

Located in Philadelphia, PA

ribbons of wood that flow seamlessly from the front legs to wrap around the back of the chair. The

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

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Ribbon Back Dining Room Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of ribbon back dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct ribbon back dining room chairs — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. Ribbon back dining room chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Hollywood Regency ribbon back dining room chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made ribbon back dining room chairs over the years, but those made by John Salterini, Paul McCobb and Maurizio Tempestini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Ribbon Back Dining Room Chairs?

Prices for ribbon back dining room chairs start at $1,200 and top out at $18,500 with the average selling for $2,500.

Finding the Right Dining-room-chairs for You

No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.

In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.

In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.

Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.

By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?

Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.

Questions About Ribbon Back Dining Room Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The entire back of a dining chair is simply called the chair back. It may have another name that more accurately describes the shape such as an X back or a cross back. The individual parts of a chair back include the ear, top rail, cross rail, stile and back post. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary dining chairs from top sellers around the world.